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How to get fromSandakan to Gili Islandsby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Sandakan to Gili Islands by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Ngurah Rai International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)plane plane SDK - DPS
    2. Take the ferry from Serangan to Gili Trawangan Harborferry ferry
    12h 31m
    Rp 4,460,214–7,970,253

  2. Fly to Lombok International Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lombok International Airport (LOP)plane plane SDK - LOP
    2. Take the bus from Lombok International Airport to Senggigibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bangsal to Gili Air Harbourferry ferry
    14h 14m
    Rp 3,211,214–9,740,253

Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration10h 27mAverage Duration
TicketRp 3,405,660Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,786.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 31m

What companies run services between Sandakan, Malaysia and Gili Islands, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Sandakan to Gili Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Sandakan Airport (SDK) airport, fly to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), walk to Ngurah Rai Airport, take the bus to Lippo Mall Kuta, take the taxi to Serangan, then take the ferry to Gili Trawangan Harbor. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Sandakan Airport (SDK) airport, fly to Lombok International Airport (LOP), walk to Lombok International Airport, take the bus to Senggigi, take the taxi to Bangsal, then take the ferry to Gili Air Harbour.

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